Wigan Album

Ron,what is the date of this painting would love to find out.can't make it out on my I pad.Thanks.

It says 17th century

Thanks Rom

This painting reminds me of a book I have, The White Cockade Passes, a Jacobite tale set in Wigan & in which the church plays a starring role.

Helen that's a scarce book Ive been after it for ages.

Thanks again Ron pressed M instead of N.

Jinksi
I'm sure Ron would be happy with Rom (Romulus)..founder of Rome!

Helen how lucky you are to have that book I have also been looking for that book for ages. I remember as a child the headmaster of St. Thomas' school in Caroline St. Wigan used to read it to all the class it is written by Kathleen Fiddler I think she was from Wigan, lovely memories.

Ron..I know it's a rare book,but I'll keep having a look in Beech Hill book cycle for you...you never know.

I do believe the true picture should show headstones not cows and sheep as this was a burial ground at this time ,